Post by ajk on Aug 23, 2020 3:35:57 GMT -5
Anybody get seasick watching that discussion inside the boat? I wonder if that was the camera tilting around or if they put the floor on a tilter. Probably the former, but either way good for them for doing it. A little thing but it added to the feel of the scene.
Another terrific Bekjae council scene, everyone slowly realizing just what’s going on. Very well acted and directed.
Okay now they’re overdoing it--enough with the rolling cameras on the boats. I don’t think ships that size are rolling that much or that rapidly in calm waters. And besides, why all roll and no pitch? They’re moving forward so you’d expect pitch more than roll. Credit for trying for visual authenticity but time to stop it now.
How long was Buyong going to sit there and listen to her parents bicker? Ugh. But it sure was interesting how her father had thought everything through so thoroughly as far as WG’s future. Still doesn’t really excuse him pimping out Buyong they way he did, but if he really, completely believed what he spelled out then you can understand why he did it and that he didn’t decide to do it lightly. I think this scene was a smart addition to the story.
Goongyae: “We must break the ego of that bombastic Kyun-hwon.” Really, Goongyae? Is he really that much more bombastic than you are? Seems like two peas in a pod!
Yunhwa: “There is no need. It is about time he went his way. I do not wish him to wander. He should be wed.” I cringed when the old relationship stuff was brought up again, and expected Yunhwa to pine some more for the good old days. But actually that was a nice scene, and it’s what makes a series worth watching, seeing characters grow and evolve with the times, or at least try to. You expected her to have some sadness when he finally did move on, but she handled it like a mature, sensible person would.
Wow, a whole day goes by and the Bekjae council still hasn’t made a decision? Time’s a-wastin’ guys. The actor playing KH was excellent in these council scenes, the way he wrestled with his decision.
And poor Sudal, now his soldiers and nobles standing him up, realizing he’s been played for a chump. Reminded me a bit of Wakizaka in IYSS, getting caught in the Myeongryong Strait and realizing he’s a sitting duck. You wondered if he’d start screaming “Oh Darin! Oh Darin!” Wakizaka-style.
That was a whole lot of torches on those ships for the landing, wasn’t it? I don’t know how they had so many of those and so many flags together and none of the flags caught fire.
Overall I was hoping to see more of the sailing action. It was a little disappointing, only because this series has put so much money into making a good visual impression so far. After that beautiful opening shot of boats departing there wasn’t much else and what there was wasn’t all that good. I had especially hoped for some scenes of ships going up the river. But probably the cost of something like that would be extremely high so I can’t fault them too much.
And that aside, this really was another excellent episode. With 200 hours to work with, they can afford to let the invasion play out slowly and build the tension and anticipation. They did it very well in this one, especially the wait for the right time to fire off the “go” signal. It definitely grabbed you.
Another terrific Bekjae council scene, everyone slowly realizing just what’s going on. Very well acted and directed.
Okay now they’re overdoing it--enough with the rolling cameras on the boats. I don’t think ships that size are rolling that much or that rapidly in calm waters. And besides, why all roll and no pitch? They’re moving forward so you’d expect pitch more than roll. Credit for trying for visual authenticity but time to stop it now.
How long was Buyong going to sit there and listen to her parents bicker? Ugh. But it sure was interesting how her father had thought everything through so thoroughly as far as WG’s future. Still doesn’t really excuse him pimping out Buyong they way he did, but if he really, completely believed what he spelled out then you can understand why he did it and that he didn’t decide to do it lightly. I think this scene was a smart addition to the story.
Goongyae: “We must break the ego of that bombastic Kyun-hwon.” Really, Goongyae? Is he really that much more bombastic than you are? Seems like two peas in a pod!
Yunhwa: “There is no need. It is about time he went his way. I do not wish him to wander. He should be wed.” I cringed when the old relationship stuff was brought up again, and expected Yunhwa to pine some more for the good old days. But actually that was a nice scene, and it’s what makes a series worth watching, seeing characters grow and evolve with the times, or at least try to. You expected her to have some sadness when he finally did move on, but she handled it like a mature, sensible person would.
Wow, a whole day goes by and the Bekjae council still hasn’t made a decision? Time’s a-wastin’ guys. The actor playing KH was excellent in these council scenes, the way he wrestled with his decision.
And poor Sudal, now his soldiers and nobles standing him up, realizing he’s been played for a chump. Reminded me a bit of Wakizaka in IYSS, getting caught in the Myeongryong Strait and realizing he’s a sitting duck. You wondered if he’d start screaming “Oh Darin! Oh Darin!” Wakizaka-style.
That was a whole lot of torches on those ships for the landing, wasn’t it? I don’t know how they had so many of those and so many flags together and none of the flags caught fire.
Overall I was hoping to see more of the sailing action. It was a little disappointing, only because this series has put so much money into making a good visual impression so far. After that beautiful opening shot of boats departing there wasn’t much else and what there was wasn’t all that good. I had especially hoped for some scenes of ships going up the river. But probably the cost of something like that would be extremely high so I can’t fault them too much.
And that aside, this really was another excellent episode. With 200 hours to work with, they can afford to let the invasion play out slowly and build the tension and anticipation. They did it very well in this one, especially the wait for the right time to fire off the “go” signal. It definitely grabbed you.